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Graduate Civil Engineer – Highways & Infrastructure (2027 Start)

Civil, Structural, Geotechnical.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.

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Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivalled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity in Belfast, Ireland, for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our Highways, Active Travel and Infrastructure team.

You will join our Ireland Highways team of more than 70 staff, recognised as market leaders in highways, public transport and active travel. The team continues to deliver high-profile and impactful projects across the island of Ireland.

Based in our growing Belfast team, you’ll work within a positive and collaborative environment alongside experienced engineers and a locally based senior management team. You’ll also be enrolled in the AECOM ADVANCE graduate development programme, designed to support your professional and personal development as you build your career with AECOM.

As a graduate, you’ll support the delivery of a diverse range of high-profile projects across the transportation sector, working with both local and national clients across Ireland. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects including an extensive greenway programme for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and Local Authorities, active travel and public transport schemes, technical advisory work, and major infrastructure projects such as the M21 Adare Bypass, A24 Ballynahinch Bypass and Carlow Southern Relief Road.

You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team, gaining hands-on experience with industry-leading tools and contributing to projects at all stages, from early feasibility and planning through to detailed design, construction support and contract administration.

Qualifications

  • BEng in Civil Engineering or General Engineering, with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above
  • An MEng in Civil Engineering or General Engineering, with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above, would be an advantage
  • Relevant modules, coursework or experience in highways, infrastructure or transportation would be an advantage
  • Enthusiastic, hard-working and technically proficient, with ambition and drive
  • Good report writing and technical communication skills would be beneficial
  • Ability to structure and prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the wider team
  • Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently, while demonstrating initiative and focus
  • Good communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to colleagues, clients and other stakeholders
  • Willingness to develop professionally and work towards relevant professional accreditation or chartership

Enjoy the Perks.

At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Here is what you will get from us!

We support our graduates to pursue their professional development through professional organisations such as ICE or CIWEM. This is further complimented by AECOM’s Graduate Development programme, providing broader development and training and an opportunity to meet with other graduates.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

Our Recruitment Process

  • Submit Your Application: Complete the job application, uploading your resume, cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcripts as one single document.
  • Online Assessment: Complete our global online strength-based assessment.
  • Phone Screen: You may be invited to a phone screen with our Early Careers Recruitment team.
  • Interview: Attend a face to face interview at your local office.

At AECOM, we review applications as they come in and will begin interviews as soon as we identify suitable candidates. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to be considered for this opportunity.

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  • Deadline
    Ongoing
  • Hiring Multiple Candidates
    Yes
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    2:1 and above
  • Location
    Belfast (Hybrid)
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Civil/Infrastructure
  • Geotechnical
  • Structural
  • Water/Hydrology
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